Need help finding computer case to accommodate proprietary mobo

[bigly]

I have a old 1U Super Micro server,                  |   https://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron8000/MCP55/H8QMi-2.cfm   |

 

It is too loud for me to run in my apartment and I need to find a new case.

 

16.4" x 13" (41.7cm x 33.0cm) The form factor is proprietary and I can't seem to find any 4U server case that could fit this darn thing.   I am willing to do some light fabrication to make it mountable or fit.  EATX is 12" x 13" (30.5 cm x 33 cm) which is close but I just can't find a case that, by the photo at least, this thing could even theoretically fit.

 

If anyone can think of a model or brand that might fit this thing I'd thank you for letting me know. 

 

[GOTSpectrum]

What is the exact dimensions of the board?

[GOTSpectrum]

9 minutes ago, GOTSpectrum said:

What is the exact dimensions of the board?

Ignore this, I was stupid and did not look at the link.

 

This board is no where near EATX(which isn't actually a real thing these days)/SSI-EEB(12 × 13 in) It is however, very close to SSI-MEB(16.2 × 13 in) So I can see your best chance at finding a case would be one that will support a MEB board, VERY RARE and modding new mounting holes. That 16+ inch height is really going to be the problem here... 

 

There are very few, if any standard type cases that will take this board... Are you looking for a rack-mount or free standing case? 

[bigly]

I am willing to buy either a rack mount or free standing case whichever one is cheaper.  I will look for those form factors. I should say the 40mm ones in the case scream bloody murder when they turn on which is the reason I'm looking for a different case.  Power supply isn't quite by any means but I'm willing to deal. If nothing else I could cut out holes on the top of the case for cpu fans.

 

Thank you, for your input and quick reply guy!

 

[GOTSpectrum]

3 minutes ago, bigly said:

I am willing to buy either a rack mount or free standing case whichever one is cheaper.  I will look for those form factors. I should say the 40mm ones in the case scream bloody murder when they turn on which is the reason I'm looking for a different case.  Power supply isn't quite by any means but I'm willing to deal. If nothing else I could cut out holes on the top of the case for cpu fans.

 

Thank you, for your input and quick reply guy!

 

What other hardware are you running, multi GPUs for instance? I may have a case in mind depending on the system. 

 

So can you post full specs please of the intended deployment? 

[bigly]

I don't have a specific role in mind for this,  I have never owned server equipment and when I saw this on facebook for 40$ I was eager for the opportunity to tinker and learn.  It has 1 pci slot I suppose it would be cool to throw in a old graphics card I have lying around. Hard drive bays would definitely be a plus but as long as I can fit the power supply and one hard drive I'd be fine with that.  Apologies for my vagueness I am still figuring out what I can use this for.

[GOTSpectrum]

Just now, bigly said:

I don't have a specific role in mind for this,  I have never owned server equipment and when I saw this on facebook for 40$ I was eager for the opportunity to tinker and learn.  It has 1 pci slot I suppose it would be cool to throw in a old graphics card I have lying around. Hard drive bays would definitely be a plus but as long as I can fit the power supply and one hard drive I'd be fine with that.  Apologies for my vagueness I am still figuring out what I can use this for.

It is no worries, I have a huge world war II royal artillerymen motor crate that I got for a project, never really worked out the project though.

 

Then, I have this case, and with some modding it could work, you'd have to cut out the existing PSU shroud to do it, or you could create a new motherboard case siting on top of the current PSU shroud. This would really limit the usable height of the system though. As far HD mounting... well... youd have to be imaginative.

 

i'm sure there are other cases you can use, but this is one I have so could measure it to be certain for you. 

 

The Aerocool Tor Pro case.

[bigly]

Thank for measuring that for me so I know of at least 1 case that can work.  I'm still thinking of how I might modify the current case which is a more attractive idea for me and my D.I.Y. approach to computers.  I have my PC mounted in my desk drawer and my NAS mounted to my desk and the wall for more desktop space. If I do end up getting that case I'll have to rough it up a bit to fit the aesthetics.

 

Again thank you for your input I wasn't aware of this brand of computer case and for only a little over 100 dollars I think you nailed it.

 

 

[GOTSpectrum]

1 minute ago, bigly said:

Thank for measuring that for me so I know of at least 1 case that can work.  I'm still thinking of how I might modify the current case which is a more attractive idea for me and my D.I.Y. approach to computers.  I have my PC mounted in my desk drawer and my NAS mounted to my desk and the wall for more desktop space. If I do end up getting that case I'll have to rough it up a bit to fit the aesthetics.

 

Again thank you for your input I wasn't aware of this brand of computer case and for only a little over 100 dollars I think you nailed it.

 

 

No problem at all! 

 

Also, the case steel is quite a decent gauge too so it isnt too much of a worry of the thing becoming wobbly due to modifications.

 

Anyway, glad to be of assistance for you!

 

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